Planning Commission Meets, Safety Clinic Sells Out, Festival Buzz Builds in Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ – March 7, 2026 – Town leaders met this week on development plans as a child safety clinic filled fast and a major music festival nears.
It’s been a busy first week of March in Gilbert, with town officials, public safety teams and event organizers all making moves that residents will notice.
Planning Commission Tackles Development
The Gilbert Planning Commission held a regular meeting on March 4 at the Municipal Center, reviewing development and land-use items that help shape the town’s rapid growth.
While many agenda items are procedural, these meetings often signal what’s next for neighborhoods — from commercial projects to residential proposals. With Gilbert continuing to expand, commission discussions remain a key step before projects move to Town Council.
Car Seat Safety Clinic Fills Up
Gilbert Fire & Rescue hosted a certified car seat education clinic on March 5 at Fire Station No. 9 — and it quickly sold out.
The hands-on sessions focus on proper installation and caregiver education. National data consistently shows a large percentage of car seats are installed incorrectly, so these clinics are designed to give parents and grandparents practical, confidence-building instruction.
Officials remind residents that assistance is available only through scheduled clinics, not by stopping by fire stations.
Boots in the Park Set for March 21
Looking ahead, excitement is building for the 2026 Boots in the Park festival at Gilbert Regional Park on March 21. Country star Keith Urban is set to headline the one-day event, which is expected to draw large crowds.
The traveling festival has become a major regional attraction, and town officials typically coordinate traffic planning and public safety resources ahead of high-attendance events.
From civic planning discussions to family safety programs and major entertainment events, Gilbert heads into mid-March balancing growth, community services and springtime fun.
Sources
https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/53648/639052881107730000
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/car-seat-education-march-05-2026-tickets-1980677398417
https://nationaltoday.com/us/az/gilbert/news/2026/01/29/keith-urban-to-headline-2026-boots-in-the-park-festival-in-gilbert-az/
